Here’s a shout-out to developers in Indonesia excited about the new BlackBerry Z3 smartphone! To get ready for the launch, BBDevID, our long-time developer group in Indonesia, is hosting a series of BlackBerry 10.2 SDK update events created just for developers. The BBDevID Roadshow will kick off in Bandung this Saturday, April 5, and end in Malang on April 19.

App developers attending the roadshow will join a full day event that covers the latest BlackBerry 10.2.1 Software Developer Kit (SDK), Native/Web training, as well detail information about “Built for BlackBerry” certification and benefits for developers. Built for BlackBerry-certified applications will get a special category on BlackBerry Worldwith higher visibility in BlackBerry World search. They also have the seamless performance and integrated experience that customers love.

Events will also include an Android workshop, which will provide insight on the ease of porting Android applications onto the BlackBerry 10 platform. Onsite support will also be at the event to help speed up the submission process.

After the roadshow, attendees can enter a competition by submitting their apps to BBDevID. All apps must be Built for BlackBerry approved and submitted within two weeks of respective events. Three winners will be selected based on Best Web app, Best Native app, and Best Unity app. Winners from each category will receive a BlackBerry Z10 and $500 USD. If you port and submit Android apps on day of event, you will also stand a chance to win a BlackBerry Dev Alpha B in the lucky draw program at the end of the day.

App developers wanting to take part in the experience can join the BBDevID Roadshow at the following locations/dates:

We are days away from Jammin’ with Asia Pacific developers at what promises to be an awesome event in Hong Kong! So what can you expect from BlackBerry Jam Asia this year? Here is my top-five list for what not to miss this year:

Jam Asia Keynote (of course!): Make sure you get a good seat on Thursday, 26 September in the conference General Session and hear the latest trends and updates from BlackBerry executives like Alec Saunders, Marty Mallick and Chris Smith as they showcase the best of BlackBerry 10 they’ve seen from Waterloo and around the world!

Top Asia Pacific Start-ups: There will be loads of start-ups at this event. We are excited to be joined by the likes of masterminds behind Hotel Quickly, SayIT, Autumn Dynastyand many more. Come see the top 10 startups in Asia battle it out during the AngelHack BlackBerry Challenge for the grand prize of US$10,000. Jam Asia attendees can participate and vote to make their pick for the People’s Choice award.

BlackBerry Developer Elites: You follow them on twitter and have seen them build and do awesome stuff for BlackBerry fans in their communities. These great folks embody everything Team BlackBerry and we’re excited to be reunited with them at Jam Asia this year. Hang around the Elite Lounge to catch them!

Pre-event Training: New to BlackBerry? No Problem! There’s still time to register for BlackBerry 10 training courses happening 24-25 September. Bring your laptop or use one of the provided machines. Learn BlackBerry 10 development by actually doing it!

BlackBerry has partnered with e27 for the Echelon 2013 event, which will be held from June 4-5 in Singapore. Echelon 2013 will be a great platform that will allow startups to be seen and heard by attending entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, government organizations, and tech companies. The conference promises to be the best stage for anyone in Asia that is looking to build an innovative business and a more vibrant tech ecosystem.

And, if you didn’t know already this is the second year that BlackBerry is showing our love for the Asian Start-up community. This year, we’re coming with an awesome offer that BlackBerry developers simply cannot refuse. If you are a BlackBerry start-up in Asia who wants an opportunity to exhibit with us at Echelon 2013, BlackBerry will sponsor your booth costs and accommodations* for the event! To pitch your app to us, click here!

Only Asia Pacific developers will be eligible for this offer. Don’t miss the opportunity to be seen and heard in the startup scene in Asia!

Your BlackBerry 10 application must be already on sale in BlackBerry World. The selection of exhibitors is at the discretion of the BlackBerry team. You will be contacted by May 31, 2013 if you are selected for the funding. For the selected developers, BlackBerry will sponsor your local accommodations in Singapore during Echelon 2013 for up to 2 people on your team, for up to 2 nights, as well as the booth space at the event.

Be a part of the first simultaneous Asia-Pacific-wide BlackBerry® hackathon! Hack your way through 40 hours of non-stop coding. From ideation to creation, together with our experts, make it all app-en to win cash, devices, trips and more. Indulge on an endless supply of food, drinks, activities and giveaways. Go head-to-head in ten major cities and advance to BlackBerry Jam Asia 2012 to represent your team and country. Whether you are an experienced or aspiring developer, designer or an entrepreneur, you can bring your skills and ideas to turn your ideas into reality. It’s going to be a blast!

Organised by ten Developer Groups & Communities in Asia Pacific, each 40-hour JamHack event will provide an opportunity for four-member teams of developers, designers, marketeers, entrepreneurs to work on an awesome app for BlackBerry 10. To ensure that each team is properly equipped for the challenge, RIM is providing round-the-clock Global Technical Helpdesk support, by the tech experts from Developer Relations Asia Pacific team onsite, as well as platform experts streaming live from North America.

Don’t miss the great opportunity to hack with the subject-matter experts and fellow brilliant minds, across continents! On each weekend, there will be fivesimultaneous JamHack events happening:

Over each of the weekend events, RIM will also be sharing market insights tailored to the respective cities so developers can develop market-relevant applications. Beyond that, the two days will also include sharing sessions aptly named as JamBytes. During these sessions, participants will have the chance to understand in-depth developmental tips and tricks on BlackBerry 10 platform, how to enhance their BlackBerry 10 applications, as well as go to market strategies for their new apps.

The ten winning teams from the JamHack events will receive an all-expense paid trip to BlackBerry Jam Asia, where you will represent your city and compete at the Asia-Pacific Finals.

Final winning team of the “Asia-Pacific Finals” will win the grand prize of:

Today, the BlackBerry® Partners Fund announced the recipients of the Asia Pacific 2011 BlackBerry® Developer Challenge Recognition Awards at BlackBerry® DevCon Asia in Singapore. Congratulations to these developers for their amazing app contributions – be sure to check out their apps and see their creativity for yourself!

Top performers – Most innovative use of Payment Service and/or Advertising Service – Hangman by Spice Labs

Academic – Most compelling app created by a student or faculty member – MacetTerus by 4id

Award winners took home free passes to BlackBerry DevCon Asia, BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets, BlackBerry® smartphones and more. To read the full announcement of the 2011 BlackBerry Developer Challenge by the BlackBerry Partners Fund, go to http://www.blackberrypartnersfund.com/challenge. Stay tuned for the final round of Recognition Award winners at BlackBerry DevCon Europe!